5.5       **Flight Crew**.  Lessee shall, at its own expense, locate and retain (as employees or agents) duly qualified and licensed pilots required to operate the Aircraft (“**Flight Crew**”) during each period of Lessee’s possession.  All Flight Crew shall be fully competent and experienced, duly licensed, and qualified in accordance with the requirements of applicable law and all insurance policies covering the Aircraft and shall only operate the Aircraft with the Flight Crew.  Subject to compliance with the forgoing, Lessee shall have complete control and discretion regarding the selection of the Flight Crew who will operate the Aircraft during each period of its possession of the Aircraft under this Agreement. If Lessee desires to have cabin personnel on the flight(s), it shall retain duly qualified and experienced personnel at its sole cost.


 


5.6       **Operational Control.**   THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY INTEND AND AGREE THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS A “DRY” LEASE AND THAT LESSEE SHALL AT ALL TIMES WHILE THE AIRCRAFT IS IN ITS POSSESSION DURING THE TERM HAVE AND MAINTAIN OPERATIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT.  Lessee shall exercise exclusive authority over


 


3